The Fuelled Runner

The London Marathon 2026 debreif with Joe SeccombeThe highs, lows and inbetweens!We chat all about our goals going into the race, what actually happened and where we’re going from here!You can find me on instagram @Siansecc and on tiktok @ssecc and you can find Joe on Instagram @joeseccombeHappy running, TFR x

Race day fuelling- what are we doing?!This episode is talking all about our race day fuelling strategy:The night beforeThe morning ofGetting to the race, timing your food and extra tipsReminders for during the raceWhat to do when you finishHow to cope with the days afterYou can find me on instagram @Siansecc and on tiktok @ssecc for moreHappy running, TFR x

Carb loading and tapering- how do we do it?!The whole aim of these last few weeks of your marathon training block is to give you the best shot possible on race day and in this episode I talk all about:What tapering is and why we do it?How to structure your taperCommon taper mistakesWhat carb loading isHow to carb load without overcomplicating itPractical tips for race weekYou can find me on instagram @Siansecc and on tiktok @ssecc for moreHappy running, TFR x

Let’s talk snacks! Marathon fuelling’s unsung hero.In this episode I talk all about:Why snacking is importantHow it supports our bodies and trainingPre run snacksGeneral snacks and how to build themIdeas for snacksPersonalisation of snacksYou can find me on instagram @Siansecc and on tiktok @ssecc for moreHappy running, TFR x

How much water should you be drinking? Should you be taking electrolytes? What about Caffeine!? All common questions for runners taking on the marathon! That’s why this week I’m breaking them down and giving you all the info you needI talk about:Hydration strategiesHow much water we need and how to do it during a marathonWhat are electrolytes? When do we need them?Electrolyte strategies for the marathonShould you be using caffeine?How to get the most out of itWhat to do on race dayYou can find me on instagram @Siansecc and on tiktok @sseccHappy running, TFR x

Unsure what to eat after your long run or wondering if you could be doing more?! I’ve got you!This week I’m talking about:What happens in your body after a runThe 20-minute recovery windowWhy a 3:1 carb to protein ratio is often recommendedEasy post-run snack ideas like chocolate milkWhy a full balanced meal afterwards still mattersAnd some practical tips to help you stay consistent with recovery nutrition.You can find me on instagram @Siansecc and on tiktok @sseccHappy running, TFR x

Unsure what to eat before your long run or wondering if you could be doing more?! I’ve got you!This week I’m talking about:Pre-run meal building- carbsMeal ideasThe night beforeDay beforeHydrationDigestion timeSigns you need to change your breakfastHow to work out what works for youRace day considerationsTraining your gutYou can find me on instagram @Siansecc and on tiktok @sseccHappy running, TFR x

Tummy troubles aren’t inevitable for runners! Gut training is one of the BIGGEST things you can do to help yourself.This week I’m talking about:Why GI distress happens in marathonsWhat gut training actually isWhat the research showsHow to train your gut for carbs during the raceHow to train your gut to tolerate pre-race mealsA practical gut training guideYou can find me on instagram @Siansecc and on tiktok @sseccHappy running, TFR x